Tie a yellow ribbon for Melanie and justice
A reflective piece condemns parole failures and calls for harsh treatment of repeat offenders. It urges readers to petition MPs in Ottawa, raise public awareness, and fly yellow ribbons to honor Melanie, slain by a convicted killer. It targets reforms in Canada’s justice system and prosecutor reach.
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Ine Carpenter
Melanie
Melanies
Parole Board
Canada
Charlie Manson
Clifford Olson
Edmonton
Ottawa
Creeping new age and the rise of acquisitors
An author and economist describe successive eras marked by self consciousness and shifting values from postwar suits to casuals, television influence, and four letter words. The piece links changing fashion, sports, violence, and media to a broader cycle of social evolution and materialism.
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Canadian Airborne Regiment
Hollywood
Lotto
Reno